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News

Singapore's Lower-Wage Workers Could Get 6% to 8% Pay Rises, the Highest Since 2021

Singapore workers earning up to $2,800 a month could get 6% to 8% raises under the 2026/2027 guidelines, with dollar floors of $120 to $170. See your tier.

October 20, 2026Read Article
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NAB Staff Face Up to 2,500 Role Cuts in FY27, About 6% of the Workforce

NAB plans to cut up to 2,500 roles, about 6% of staff, in FY27, including up to 1,500 before the end of 2026. See what affected bank workers are owed by law.

October 20, 2026Read Article
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News

UAE Hiring Bounces Back 4% in Q3 2026 After What Cooper Fitch's CEO Calls the Biggest Fall in Six Years

UAE hiring rose 4% in Q3 2026 after a 4% fall in Q2, Cooper Fitch data shows. See which sectors are hiring, what pay looks like and how one recruiter works.

October 20, 2026Read Article
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News

Heathrow Expects Third Runway to Support at Least 50,000 Local Jobs by 2055, Plus New Skills Programmes

Heathrow expects a third runway to support at least 50,000 local jobs by 2055. See the apprenticeships, work experience and careers event planned for locals.

October 20, 2026Read Article
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News

Haas Automation Wants 1,000+ Workers for Its New Henderson, Nevada Machine Plant

Haas Automation is looking to hire more than 1,000 workers in Henderson, Nevada, with starting pay around $23 an hour. See the roles, pay and how to apply.

October 20, 2026Read Article
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News

Kenyan Graduates of 2020 or Later Have Until November 9 to Apply for 6,000 Paid Housing Internships

Kenya's PSC lists 6,000 paid Affordable Housing internships, 475 in architecture and 30 in interior design, for 2020-or-later graduates. Apply by November 9.

October 20, 2026Read Article
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News

Saudi Health Workers Get 4,291 New Openings Across 20 Health Clusters

Health Holding announced 4,291 jobs for Saudi health practitioners across 20 clusters. See who can apply, the 15 days to apply and how to choose one portal.

October 20, 2026Read Article
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Career

Should You Take a Project That Might Eliminate Your Own Department or Job

SHRM's 2026 research puts 5.1% of U.S. wage and salary employment at high automation displacement risk. Here is how to judge a project that could end your role.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Job Hunting

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter That Hiring Managers Want to Read

Only 48% of US employers call resumes an effective way to judge candidates, per TestGorilla's 2025 survey. Learn to write a cover letter that shows your fit.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Job Hunting

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation That Gets a Yes and a Strong Letter

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found 70% of responding employers of new grads use skill-based hiring. Learn how to ask for a recommendation letter that proves it.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Career

How to Ask for a Promotion and Build a Case Your Manager Can Say Yes To

US salary increase budgets for 2027 are expected to average 3.4%, per WTW data reported by SHRM. Learn how to ask for a promotion with proof and timing.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Salary

How to Address Pay Inequity When a Coworker Earns More Than You

WTW data reported by SHRM puts the actual 2026 U.S. salary increase budget at 3.5%. Here is how to raise a pay gap with your manager when a coworker earns more.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Negotiation

Should You Accept a Counter-Offer From Your Current Employer and What It Means for Your Career

Nearly one-third of employees in a 2026 Workday survey expect to look outside. Learn when a counter-offer is worth taking and when it only delays your exit.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Negotiation

How to Handle a Competing Job Offer While Currently Employed

Nearly one-third of workers in Workday's 2026 report may look for a new job in the next 12 months. Here is how to handle a competing offer while employed.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Salary

What to Do When Your Manager Lied About Your Pay and How to Get It Fixed

The Wage and Hour Division recovered more than $259 million in back wages in fiscal year 2025. Here is what to do when your manager lied about your pay.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Salary

How to Address Cancelled Bonuses and Unfair Compensation at Work

WTW expects 2027 salary budgets to average 3.4%, SHRM reported in 2026. Learn how to raise a cancelled bonus calmly, document your case and plan a next move.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Career

How to Start a New Career in Your Late 30s With a Plan That Works

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found 70% of employers hiring new grads use skill-based hiring. Here is how to start a new career in your late 30s with skills you have.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Job Hunting

How to Ask for a Professional Reference and Get a Strong Yes

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found just 42% of employers now screen job candidates by GPA. Learn how to ask for a professional reference and get a strong yes.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Salary

How to Counter a Lowball Salary Offer Without Losing the Job

As of 2026, 18 states and Washington, D.C., require employers to include salary ranges in job advertisements. Use that range to counter a lowball offer.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Interview

How to Answer Interview Questions Well With Clear Structure and Real Examples

87% of employers that use skills-based hiring use it during interviews, per NACE Job Outlook 2026. Learn how to answer job interview questions really well.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Career

How to Change Careers in Your 30s, 40s, or 50s Without Starting Over

Job switchers saw after-tax wages grow 8% in Q1 2026 vs 5% for stayers, per the Bank of America Institute. How to change careers in your 30s, 40s or 50s.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Career

How to Change Careers in Your 30s 40s or 50s Without a Degree

About 85% of HR pros told SHRM a reliable skills test makes a no-degree candidate look more qualified. Here is how to switch careers in your 30s, 40s or 50s.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Jobs

How to Get a Job at Walmart, Costco, and Other Big-Box Retailers

70% of employers hiring new grads use skills-based hiring. Here is how to apply, interview and move up at Walmart, Costco and other big-box retailers.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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Salary

How Much Is 20 to 30 Dollars an Hour in Yearly Salary by Hours Worked

U.S. full-time wage and salary workers earned a median $1,204 a week in 2025 per BLS. See what $20, $22, $25 and $30 an hour equal in yearly pay before taxes.

October 19, 2026Read Article
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